A $32M whale-shaped underwater observatory is opening next year
Busselton Jetty will break another record when there whale-shaped underwater observatory opens in December 2022. It will be the worlds largest natural marine observatory in which will sit at the end of the southern hemisphere’s longest jetty, Busselton Jetty WA.
The Australian Underwater Discovery Centre will span 900-square metres across several levels with Panoramic glass windows which will be a big feature, some measuring up to 5.5 metres by 12 metres. A partially submerged window called the ‘cetecean’s eye will let visitors view the ocean life.
“This is as authentic as it gets because people are in the tank and the fish are looking in,” says Busselton Jetty Chair Barry House.
The $32 million development will feature the underwater observatory and the Busselton Jetty Village Food and Beverage facility.“By adding underwater dining, underwater sculptures, marine art and other features, this project will enhance the Busselton Jetty 156-year-old experience,” says House.Construction alone will create nearly 200 jobs and once the whale-shaped observatory is operational thousands of jobs will be created. It is estimated it will return $200 million in economic benefit to WA